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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.79 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.79 and 92.01 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.79 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.79 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.79 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 23,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.05/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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